R.L. Martinez's Blog, page 18
August 7, 2015
10 Things I’ve Learned about Storytelling from Romance Novels
I got started reading romance novels pretty young (like when I was barely in middle school). And I’m not talking about teen romances. I’m talking Virginia Hensley, Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, and Heather Graham. In fact, my very first romance novel was Graham’s A Pirate’s Pleasure. I used to sneak them off my mom’s bookshelf, or […]
July 15, 2015
Dappled with Bright Crimson: An Interview with A. F. Dery
I just love fantasy romance and am thrilled that it is getting a revival lately. Particularly through the efforts of amazing authors like Grace Draven and today’s featured author, A.F. Dery. Read on to learn more about A.F.’s thrilling work and her fascinating journey to a rising romance phenom. RLM: Tell me a little about your […]
July 11, 2015
The Wolves are Howling: An Interview with Lynn Abbey
I am so excited and honored to welcome a legend in the world of sci-fi/fantasy literature. Lynn Abbey has been spinning fantastical yarns since the early 80’s, contributing unforgettable characters and breathtaking worlds to our lives. RLM: Which of your many characters is your favorite? Why that one? LA: That’s hard to answer, a bit […]
July 1, 2015
50 Things Before I Die
I actually have a master list of 100 things I intend to accomplish/experience before I, you know, kick the bucket (does anyone know where that saying came from, by the way?), but these are the 50 most exciting (and least embarrassing to put on a public forum). Take riding lessons Take fencing lessons Learn to […]
June 29, 2015
Startling Poetry: Mirror
Given my last post and the lack of love I see so often on the Internet and between people in real life, thought I’d insert a little Kat Dahlia. Enjoy and love each other! Mirror by Kat Dahlia I wear my heart on my sleeve Don’t act like that’s a disease Need ya’ll to bear […]
I’m Pro-RIGHTS FOR EVERYONE!
I feel kind of sick to my stomach by the horrid, horrid things being thrown around the internet right now about the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage in all states. Not only as a Christian woman who sees other self-professed Christians acting most un-Christianlike, but also by the total lack of common sense […]
June 19, 2015
That Bright, Piercing Gaze: An Interview with Andrea K. Höst
Andrea K. Höst has made indelible contributions to the world of SFF fiction. Along with championing the right of indie authors to be fully accepted members of the literary scene and offering sound advice to newbie writers on both writing and publishing, Andrea has been an Aurealis Award finalist multiple times, shining a bright light on Australia’s emerging […]
June 15, 2015
Tiny Dismantled Parts: An Interview with Heather Spears
I am very honored to have the opportunity to talk with Heather Spears, a multi-talented artist. Her disturbing and beautiful writing examines the fallacies and frailties of the human condition. While her gorgeous drawings capture both joy and tragedy with equal honesty and loveliness. RLM: You’re an artist in two different fields – literary and visual. […]
June 12, 2015
Blood Makes Lousy Detergent: An Interview with Lynda Williams
I’m please to welcome writer and publisher Lynda Williams to the blog! Lynda has pioneered new fronts in science-fiction for many years and, as a publisher, continues to bring the world new and original voices in the genre. RLM: Tell me about Reality Skimming. Why did you found it? LW: To get back in […]
June 9, 2015
Startling Poetry: The Great Dictator Speech
This isn’t exactly a poem. Okay, it’s not a poem at all, but it’s so beautiful and Charlie Chaplin delivered it with such passion, I had to include it. Perhaps someday we can achieve this end. The Great Dictator’s Speech by Charlie Chapman I’m sorry, but I don’t want to be an emperor. That’s not my […]
